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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,086.40, 816,129.60 and 170,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,086.40, 816,129.60 and 170,147.20 is: 255,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,086.40 : 816,129.60 = 170,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,086.40/816,129.60 = 170,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,086.40x = 816,129.60 × 170,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,086.40x = 138,862,166,277.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,862,166,277.12/544,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,220.80

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